Egg Sandwich

Am surprised at times, when I see how much some people love eggs. I like eggs, but am not a big fan of it. At my home only my amma is crazy about eggs, my appa being a total veggie doesn't have eggs and me n my bro have eggs, but we are not in love with it. After my bro's and my wedding, amma has company..marumon ( son in law) and marumol (daughter in law) are big motta (egg) fans :). We call one of my uncle's family, motta family, because all of them are really crazy about eggs (luckily the new member of their family, son in law is also a big egg fan) and whenever they eat outside, they make sure that at least one item is an egg dish!! Btw, how do you say egg in malayalam, motta or mutta? I like motta because I find it cute :) just like mottayi (instead of muttayi/ mittayi) for toffee ;)

Ok, coming to this recipe…this is for all egg lovers. I got the recipe from my friend Sumi, this is her mom's recipe. Though am not an egg fan, I liked this sandwich after the first bite itself and got the recipe from her immediately. Sumi also packed some sandwiches for me to take home and I was very sure that Jose would love it and yes he absolutely loved it :) . Whenever I've made it for some guests, they all asked for the recipe and I always give credit to Sumi and her mom :) Hope you will also like it…

Egg Sandwich

Ingredients

2Boiled eggs

1small - mediumOnion finely chopped

1smallTomato finely chopped

1-2tspTomato ketchup optional

1/2 - 1tspCrushed pepper

Salt

4-5tbspMayonnaise

4-6slicesBread

Oil

Instructions

Heat oil in a pan and saute chopped onion. When it becomes soft, add chopped tomatoes, crushed pepper and salt. Stir for a few minutes and add tomato ketchup. Cook till tomatoes become soft. Remove from gas and let it cool. Mash the boiled eggs. Add the mashed eggs and mayonnaise to onion, tomato mix. Combine everything well. Spread on one slice of bread and cover it with another slice.

Healthier version

Use only egg whites, brown bread and low fat mayo and follow the above recipe.

Recipe Notes

If you are using tomato sauce, adjust the quantity of tomato accordingly. The taste of crushed pepper is highlighted in this sandwich. In the above picture, I've used only egg white in the filling and for topping I made a paste with egg yolk & mayo.

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Meet the biggest “Motta” fan,thats me..!!!:D..I can kill anyone for an omlette..:D..me n bro fighting for omlette was the main stunt scene during our dinners at home..:D This is seriously a unique sandwich da..try cheyyanamm..I loved the decor..:) pinne see my version of chemmen roast..posteettundu keetto..:)

motta is definitely something yummy to majority of people..and during lent time i guess its best for the not so strict ppl ..nice post at this time ..and well..am the biggest motta fan i guess..can have it boiled, sandwiched, scrambled,curried..anything!!! this is one of my fav’s..

Hi Maria, Really love going through your recipes. What I also like and appreciate while reading through is of your very sweet personality and willingness to give credits freely. Haven’t yet tried out anything, but will soon be doing that.

Haha…loved reading through the egg trivia..I like to call egg motta but toffee is mittayi..;-).I am a veg and do not eat eggs[unless they are hidden in cakes-brownies..;-)]shall make this for hubby..he likes motta too,but not a big fan!!

hi maria.. i just wanted to comment on your lovely site.. i’ve tried a few of the recipes, and i’ve enjoyed them all.. i especially like the photos that you put up.. i love the way the dishes are presented.. i can see the artistic streak in you shining through.. do keep the recipies coming!

Sorry dear, I’m not very familiar with the mayonnaise brands available in Kerala :( However my mother in law was recently saying about some kind of veg mayonnaise without eggs. I think its available in all supermarkets.

hi maria!! The first dish I made referring your blog was mousse pudding with stewed pineapple and praline. I fell so much in love with the pudding that I make it every time there is a party at home. My cousins frequently ask me to make it for them too..!! I just love the way I feel whenever I make the pudding :-) After that whenever I plan to make something, I refer Marias Menu. I have tried many of your dishes that even I dont remember :-)!! Pepper Chicken, Ginger Chicken, Chilli Chicken, Mixed Fried Rice 2.0, Green Peas Masala, Parippu chaaru, Prawns Roast, Raw Banana Potato Mezhukkupuratti are some of them. You should definitely get the credit for my confidence I have gained in cooking.I recently got married and my hubby really love your recipes! Thank you so much Maria!! and BTW, I am gonna try this egg sandwich today!!

hi maria!! The first dish I made referring your blog was mousse pudding with stewed pineapple and praline. I fell so much in love with the pudding that I make it every time there is a party at home. My cousins frequently ask me to make it for them too..!! I just love the way I feel whenever I make the pudding :-) After that whenever I plan to make something, I refer Marias Menu. I have tried many of your dishes that even I dont remember :-)!! Pepper Chicken, Ginger Chicken, Chilli Chicken, Mixed Fried Rice 2.0, Green Peas Masala, Parippu chaaru, Prawns Roast, Raw Banana Potato Mezhukkupuratti are some of them. You should definitely get the credit for my confidence I have gained in cooking.I recently got married and my hubby really love your recipes! Thank you so much Maria!! and BTW, I am gonna try this egg sandwich today!!

hi maria!! The first dish I made referring your blog was mousse pudding with stewed pineapple and praline. I fell so much in love with the pudding that I make it every time there is a party at home. My cousins frequently ask me to make it for them too..!! I just love the way I feel whenever I make the pudding :-) After that whenever I plan to make something, I refer Marias Menu. I have tried many of your dishes that even I dont remember :-)!! Pepper Chicken, Ginger Chicken, Chilli Chicken, Mixed Fried Rice 2.0, Green Peas Masala, Parippu chaaru, Prawns Roast, Raw Banana Potato Mezhukkupuratti are some of them. You should definitely get the credit for my confidence I have gained in cooking.I recently got married and my hubby really love your recipes! Thank you so much Maria!! and BTW, I am gonna try this egg sandwich today!!